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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,904 and 418,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,904 and 418,696 is: 592,443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,904 : 418,696 = 418,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,904/418,696 = 418,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,904x = 418,696 × 418,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,904x = 175,306,340,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,306,340,416/295,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,443.29

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